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Jim Hinckley is an automotive journalist, author, speaker, and the Development Consultant at Jim Hinckley’s America brand. He is the former Associate Editor for Cars & Parts and has published feature articles for Hemmings Classic and Special Interest Auto, Classic Auto Restorer, Old Cars Weekly, as well as nineteen automotive books. His published automotive works are focused on the American auto industry between 1885 and 1945 and he has made presentations on numerous topics in the early automotive road, highways, and the evolution of Route 66 in the USA. Jim’s work has been the subject of interviews on a variety of programs including Jay Leno’s Garage and Travel with Rick Steves.
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INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE
Working this hard is a sure death, but it’s a slower death than starvation and it’s a lot more fun.
CAREER & LIFE CHALLENGES
Jim shares a challenge he had after writing his first book.
FIRST SPECIAL VEHICLE
1946 GMC
BEST AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE
Avoid pre-war Fords built in the 1930s
RECOMMENDED RESOURCE
Abandoned and Neglected Vehicles Page on Facebook
RECOMMENDED BOOK
Encyclopedia of American Cars 1805-1945, published by Old Cars Weekly
PARTING WORDS OF ADVICE
Find something you enjoy and do it.
WHERE TO FIND JIM
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